Overland Park Counseling Center
OPPC is conveniently located at the corner of College and Metcalf in the Capital Federal building. The group consists of three clinicians who serve the KC community together in a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment. OPPC clinicians serve children from ...
Hosted by Jaclyn Kirwan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66211
OPPC is conveniently located at the corner of College and Metcalf in the Capital Federal building. The group consists of three clinicians who serve the KC community together in a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment. OPPC clinicians serve children from ...
Therapeutic Alliance Group
Therapeutic Alliance provides connection from non-judgmental and diverse clinicians to foster and encourage healing and growth within individuals, families and communities in the state of Kansas. We believe in enhancing access and reducing barriers to high quality emotional, psychological and ...
Hosted by Kamilah Sharpe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wichita, KS 67212
Therapeutic Alliance provides connection from non-judgmental and diverse clinicians to foster and encourage healing and growth within individuals, families and communities in the state of Kansas. We believe in enhancing access and reducing barriers to high quality emotional, psychological and ...
Couples Communication Group
For married couples and committed relationships who argue too much, say mean things they dont mean to say, and sometimes wonder if they should stay together: For the couples that want to feel heard, understood, and respected with your partner: ...
Hosted by Debra Neal
Counselor, LCPC, CRADC, ICGC 2, BACC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66212
For married couples and committed relationships who argue too much, say mean things they dont mean to say, and sometimes wonder if they should stay together: For the couples that want to feel heard, understood, and respected with your partner: ...
Growth and Resilient Mindset For Kids Online
Because children are better at expressing emotions through their actions, the distinct advantage of play therapy is that children express their ideas and feelings through creativity and hands-on innovation. In play therapy, children can share their life stories, form new ...
Hosted by The Well Counseling Center
Counselor, LCPC, RPT-S, LPC-S, NCC, TBRI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leawood, KS 66209
Because children are better at expressing emotions through their actions, the distinct advantage of play therapy is that children express their ideas and feelings through creativity and hands-on innovation. In play therapy, children can share their life stories, form new ...
Life Coaching in a Group
This group is action-oriented, empowering each person to move forward in accomplishing goals with clarity, purpose and direction. You will first identify your goal and then align your vision with a firm commitment and personalized step-by-step action plan. I will ...
Hosted by Nini B. Rosenstock, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66211
This group is action-oriented, empowering each person to move forward in accomplishing goals with clarity, purpose and direction. You will first identify your goal and then align your vision with a firm commitment and personalized step-by-step action plan. I will ...
Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program - Adults 18+
The Intensive Outpatient Program is for people with anxiety including: generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Our six week group program is on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening from 5:30-8:30 pm for six ...
Hosted by The Anxiety Center at Renew & Two Tents
Treatment Center, LCPC, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Olathe, KS 66062
The Intensive Outpatient Program is for people with anxiety including: generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Our six week group program is on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening from 5:30-8:30 pm for six ...
Integrated Clinical Services
We are a brand new outpatient clinic specializing in mental health, substance use, and co-occurring interventions, professional diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families. At ICS, we take a strengths-based, patient-centered approach, endeavoring to create customized ...
Hosted by Michael McRill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LMAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lawrence, KS 66047
We are a brand new outpatient clinic specializing in mental health, substance use, and co-occurring interventions, professional diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families. At ICS, we take a strengths-based, patient-centered approach, endeavoring to create customized ...
Dialectical Behavioral Group (DBT)
12-week program learning and applying the following core skill-sets in stressful situations: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation interpersonal relationships
Hosted by Anita Avers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wichita, KS 67206
12-week program learning and applying the following core skill-sets in stressful situations: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation interpersonal relationships
Recovering From Narcissistic Support Group
The RNA group meets every Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. This group is designed to provide education, healing, and mutual support for those who have been impacted by narcissistic relationships. Apply Here: https://www.ex-ft.com/gro ups/
Hosted by Existential Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT, LCAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Overland Park, KS 66204
The RNA group meets every Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. This group is designed to provide education, healing, and mutual support for those who have been impacted by narcissistic relationships. Apply Here: https://www.ex-ft.com/gro ups/
Parent Support Group- Difficult relationships
This support group is offered to help parents of teens and adult children who have difficult, conflictual or estranged relationships. The focus is to provide support, education, and to build skills for for those who do not have the benefit ...
Hosted by Kristan S Caffee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lawrence, KS 66044
This support group is offered to help parents of teens and adult children who have difficult, conflictual or estranged relationships. The focus is to provide support, education, and to build skills for for those who do not have the benefit ...
Outpatient SUD Group
Hosted by Dr. Jolene Nichols Nuhope Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LCAC, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lenexa, KS 66214
BOLD Skills Support Group for adolescents
Parents of adolescents or teens looking to improve coping skills: https://bit.ly/boldskills -renew
Parents of adolescents or teens looking to improve coping skills: https://bit.ly/boldskills -renew
Trim-Life Weight Release with Hypnosis
There will be 4 two-hour sessions with a small intimate group learning about your relationship with food, working with the power of the mind through hypnosis. Giving you new tools to manage your life with food, such as extinguishing an ...
Hosted by Soul Care Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kansas City, KS 66112
There will be 4 two-hour sessions with a small intimate group learning about your relationship with food, working with the power of the mind through hypnosis. Giving you new tools to manage your life with food, such as extinguishing an ...
Processing Pain: Family of Origin Impact
Processing Pain group is a 18 week adult group that typically starts in August and January. Group members identify past areas of pain and are placed on a pathway of forgiveness and healing. Through processing childhood stories, grieving losses, and ...
Hosted by Becca Brown Gordon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wichita, KS 67206
Processing Pain group is a 18 week adult group that typically starts in August and January. Group members identify past areas of pain and are placed on a pathway of forgiveness and healing. Through processing childhood stories, grieving losses, and ...
Teachers Support Group
A processing and support group for teachers, school counselors, and staff currently working in a school setting. We will explore topics including assertiveness, boundry setting, mindfulness, self-compassion, and multi-demnsion self-care. Space is limited to 10 people. Currently enrolling for our ...
Hosted by Kristin Terrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leawood, KS 66209
A processing and support group for teachers, school counselors, and staff currently working in a school setting. We will explore topics including assertiveness, boundry setting, mindfulness, self-compassion, and multi-demnsion self-care. Space is limited to 10 people. Currently enrolling for our ...
Lotus Counseling Center
Hosted by LaPortia King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Prairie Village, KS 66208
W.I.N.G.S (Women In Need of God's Service)
W.I.N.G.S is a group designed for women who are struggling with sexual, love, and romantic disorders due to trauma related events in their lives. The purpose of W.I.N.G.S is to educate women on intimacy disorders and to empower them to ...
Hosted by Heart and Mind Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olathe, KS 66062
W.I.N.G.S is a group designed for women who are struggling with sexual, love, and romantic disorders due to trauma related events in their lives. The purpose of W.I.N.G.S is to educate women on intimacy disorders and to empower them to ...
Anxiety Teen Group
Hosted by Rise Up Resiliency Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olathe, KS 66062
Domestic Violence Treatment (BIP)
The topics taught are a great opportunity to learn so much about oneself and others. It's a wonderful resource to learn much healthier coping skills despite a participant's past. Our program includes an assessment, orientation, and 24 weekly group sessions. ...
Hosted by Debby Dimmitt Ponton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Abilene, KS 67410
The topics taught are a great opportunity to learn so much about oneself and others. It's a wonderful resource to learn much healthier coping skills despite a participant's past. Our program includes an assessment, orientation, and 24 weekly group sessions. ...
New Moms Support Group
This is a nonjudgemental and supportive group for new moms to discuss, learn and explore all things perinatal and postpartum. The New Moms Support Group is a safe place to find validation, explore difficult feelings and experiences, understand perinatal and ...
Hosted by Sydney Heustis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Leawood, KS 66211
This is a nonjudgemental and supportive group for new moms to discuss, learn and explore all things perinatal and postpartum. The New Moms Support Group is a safe place to find validation, explore difficult feelings and experiences, understand perinatal and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Kansas?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.